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In the United States, The Long Song streams on PBS Masterpiece. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.
The Long Song
2018·Show
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Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking
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Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline.
Historical DramaSlavery NarrativeResilience & SurvivalSocial CommentaryColonialismEmotional & IntenseCharacter-DrivenBritish Period PieceTragic Yet Hopeful
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Is The Long Song worth watching?
73
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (59).
Is The Long Song okay for kids?
TV-14ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery
Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
How long does it take to watch The Long Song?
3 h
About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.
Is The Long Song plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is The Long Song good for date night?
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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.